Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors

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An independent funeral director in Belfast with a wealth of industry expertise

Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

117 Shankill Road
Belfast
County Antrim
BT13 1FD

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications

About Us

During a very difficult time, Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors will provide a personal and helpful funeral service to fulfil your loved one’s funeral wishes.

With homes located in Shankill Road in Belfast as well as Newtownabbey, Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors is a family-run funeral home that has served Belfast and its surrounding areas since 2014.

Stephen McCosh and his team of dedicated staff help bereaved families throughout the process of arranging a loved one’s funeral with flexibility and compassion, and require no deposit to do so. Its state of the art facilities ensure quality and care while looking after your loved one.

This Belfast funeral home has its own chapel of rest and free off-street parking for visitors. It is also able to offer a brand new fleet of Mercedes hearses, limousines and a horse and carriage for your transport requirements.

In addition to this, Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors hold diplomas from the National Association of Funeral Directors, and the British Institute of Funeral Directors, making it a highly-qualified funeral home.They also offer competitive pre-paid funeral plans, and a wide selection of memorials.

Contact Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors today for support in planning a funeral that’s right for your loved one and family.

Latest Obituaries

William (Billy)   Andrews

William (Billy) Andrews

Dec 1955 - Jul 2026

Edwin   (Eddie) Nesbitt

Edwin (Eddie) Nesbitt

Oct 1937 - Jul 2026

David   Dunwoody

David Dunwoody

Nov 1948 - Jul 2026

Leeann Sarah   Moore

Leeann Sarah Moore

Jul 1982 - Jul 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families emphasise how the staff members handled their initial contact and planning, describing calm, patient guidance through arrangements they found bewildering. Several mention particular staff by name, noting the attentiveness and accessibility of those working in the office and on the day itself, with families returning to a few names across many reviews.

The funeral day itself receives consistent attention, with families describing careful coordination, respectful conduct, and a focus on honouring their loved one's wishes without any sense of rushing or forgetfulness. Many note the thoughtful details on the day, from how their relative appeared to the timing of events and the overall dignity of proceedings.

Communication throughout the process emerges repeatedly as something families valued, with several describing being kept informed at each stage and finding staff available to answer questions or address concerns, which families say eased their sense of uncertainty during a difficult time.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Paula Wonnacott 26th Dec 2025

    Absolutely faultless. The care and compassion they show is excellent

  • 5 Steven Baird 20th Dec 2025

    Fantastic service from start to finish.have known Stephen from he was a kid and have unfortunately attended many funerals that Stephen McCosh funeral directors have performed. They always do a fantastic job and go above and beyond to help families in the loss of their loved ones.They were available for questions at any time and made the grief easier with their professional touch and our family wish to thank each and everyone involved

  • 5 Margaret Conway 19th Dec 2025

    The Malcolmson family would like to thank the entire team, for their support and commitment for the way they look after my mother Liz and our family outstanding thank you so much.🙏

  • 5 Brian Smith 15th Dec 2025

    Very professional, everything taken care of, all questions answered, no fuss ,no problems. Just what is required on these occasions.

  • 5 Carla Greer 15th Dec 2025

    Perfect from start to finish, from the first meeting to the send of she got.. the professionalism was next to none & nothing was ever to much to ask. The compassion that our family was shown was just amazing. Would highly recommend they made one of the hardest days of our lives that bit easier & we are very grateful for that.
    Many Thanks Love from Jean Thompson family.

  • 5 Joanne Ferris 14th Dec 2025

    My dad’s funeral could not have been better, very well organised by Stephen, mark & Gina, A big thank you to you all at Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors Belfast. God is Good 

  • 5 Gary Dunlop 12th Dec 2025

    Compassionate and personal service. The traumatic loss of my Mother made easier by Stephen and his team

  • 5 Elizabeth Newberry 10th Dec 2025

    They are all amazing really looked after us as a family always there day or night
    Thank you so much

  • 5 Jillian Wright 28th Nov 2025

    Excellent from start to finish.

  • 5 Ray Curle 28th Nov 2025

    Anything we asked they where able to answer kept us up to date every step of the way nothing was too much trouble and they went above and beyond for us lovely people to deal with at our most vulnerable time .I would highly recommend

  • 5 Robert Oliver 24th Nov 2025

    Very helpful staff throughout the whole process, everything was organised the way we had requested , Gina was brilliant as well with suggestions

  • 5 Louise Spence 11th Nov 2025

    Excellent beautiful day everyone was amazing,

  • 3 Mark Campbell 4th Nov 2025

    Certain aspects of my mum's funeral process were good. But some not so good.
    I'm sure Stephen will fully understand why I've decided to choose this rating.

  • 5 Jacquline Hill 4th Nov 2025

    Cannot thank the staff enough for all their support and kindness at a very difficult time , especially Gina and Mark. Very understanding and helpful in organising everything the way my daddy had wished 

  • 5 Gary Cole 29th Oct 2025

    We thought that everything from start to finish was excellent,we couldn't praise you all enough for all your help and support, Thank you.

  • 5 Leighann Barr 22nd Oct 2025

    I can't thank Stephen, Gina and all the staff enough for the send off our daddy got. Every detail was covered by them in a caring and compassionate manner. In such a hard time they made this so easy for us and we will be forever grateful x

  • 5 Jean Willdridge 19th Oct 2025

    My brother Joe and I would like to thank all of the staff at Stephen McCosh funeral services for their excellent support during the death of my father. Thank you so much for all the dedication and support we greatly appreciate everything use done. 

  • 5 Michelle Whiteside 19th Oct 2025

    I genuinely couldn’t fault any of this service. Special mention to Gina for being so professional and making sure everything was taken care of to the highest standards. 

  • 5 Edmund Johnston 18th Oct 2025

    The arrangements for my wife’s funeral were organised by Heather at McCosh’s. She explained everything and the entire process went perfect. My family and I , can only  the excellent service that were given to her.

  • 5 Wayne Coulter 17th Oct 2025

    It was good service all went well

  • 4 Mark McAteer 15th Oct 2025

    From first contact with Gina, to last contact with Marcus, I knew I was in safe hands and everything would go as planned without a hitch.great communication at all times. Lovely friendly considerate people, glad my dad picked you to do his funeral

  • 5 Sarah Burrows 15th Oct 2025

    An excellent service provided at a very difficult time. 

  • 5 Linda Campbell 10th Oct 2025

    I cannot thank use enough for the organisation of my mums funeral she looked beautiful her makeup didn't budge she looked way younger and at peace staff where all amazing and respectful communication was great I cannot recommend use enough amazing service from start to finish thankyou

  • 5 Debbie McCormick 7th Oct 2025

    Excellent, compassionate and a special mention to Lynsey so helpful nothing was a bother , I was so unsure of what to do but from the start mummy was so well looked after, flowers, music all taken care off, I can’t thank them enough during such a difficult time . 

  • 5 Thomas Boyd 6th Oct 2025

    We were treated with the utmost respect at all times. 
    100% advice/service etc was given and shown to us at this very difficult time. 
    Many many thanks to ALL at 
    Stephen Mc Cosh Funeral Directors. 

Address
117 Shankill Road
Belfast
County Antrim
BT13 1FD

Open map

Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications

Latest Verified Reviews

Paula Wonnacott 26th Dec 2025

Absolutely faultless. The care and compassion they show is excellent

Steven Baird 20th Dec 2025

Fantastic service from start to finish.have known Stephen from he was a kid and have unfortunately attended many funerals that Stephen McCosh funeral directors have performed. They always do a fantastic job and go above and beyond to help families in the loss of their loved ones.They were available for questions at any time and made the grief easier with their professional touch and our family wish to thank each and everyone involved

Margaret Conway 19th Dec 2025

The Malcolmson family would like to thank the entire team, for their support and commitment for the way they look after my mother Liz and our family outstanding thank you so much.🙏

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